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Saxhorn

Contralto saxhorn in Bb, of brass, with 3 Berlin valves.

  • Date:
    1844
  • Maker:
    Adolphe Sax & Cie [Corporation]
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    France, Paris
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  • Materials:Brass;Silver
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  • Inscriptions:Made by Adolphe Sax & Cie a Paris 5796 for Distin & Sons, 31 Cranbourn St
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 635 mm Max Diam [bell] = 156 mm